Associated Bank bolsters commercial banking team

Associated Banc-Corp named Donna Smith as executive vice president and head of commercial middle market and regional banking, and John Utz as executive vice president and head of specialized industries and commercial financial services.
Smith and Utz will serve as members of the Green Bay-based company’s executive committee.
"Over the past 18 months we have greatly strengthened the depth of leadership within our Commercial Banking team. The promotions of Donna and John position us well for the future," said Associated president and chief executive officer Philip Flynn. "Their intimate knowledge of our Commercial Banking strategy and our markets will enhance Associated’s momentum and further enable us to provide responsive, professional service solutions to our customers."
In her new role, Smith will focus on building commercial banking across Associated’s geographic footprint, as well as future expansion into adjacent markets.|
Utz will focus on key business capabilities that enable Associated to deepen its commercial banking relationships, including insurance and treasury management services.